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EIN 86-3988949 · Christiansbrg, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO AIDE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT PROVIDE CAPITAL AND/OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EARLY STAGE FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$138,182
Spending
$609,119
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
99
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$390,670, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 341% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 99% on the year before.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. TO AIDE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT PROVIDE LOANS, LOAN GUARANTEES, OTHER FORMS OF DEBT OR EQUITY FINANCING FOR EARLY STAGE FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, IMPACT ASSET SERVICING SERVICES AND GRANTS. ADDITIONALLY, THIS ORGANIZATION AND ITS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUBSIDIARIES MAY PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESS OWNERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CLIENTS AND MANAGERS IN THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THEIR ENTERPRISE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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